| NAT. Winter Skin Care Tips: |
| Thursday, 26 May 2011 16:10 |
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The chill in the air spells winter and with harsh winter conditions outdoors and dry heated air indoors, skin can quickly become dry, flaky, rough, chapped and irritated. We have put together some tips to keep skin and body protected during winter.
1. Hydrate: Hydration is a very important part of skin care. An intake of plenty of water helps considerably. Water maintains the steady hydration not only of the skin, but of the entire body. 3. Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet rich in essential nutrients, vitamin C, and other antioxidants. Eat more fruits and vegetables. They reduce oxidative stress and nourish healthy cells, making skin glow. Fruits and vegetables are full of carotenoids which are powerful antioxidants and help skin look healthier and younger 4. Use cosmetic products that are natural and compatible to the personal skin type. This ensures that the application will lead to supple skin with no risk of inflammation or irritation. To maintain beautiful skin during the winter, you will need to follow a good skin care routine. Twice daily, you should: Cleanse: use a gentle cleanser that doesn’t dry out the skin. Tone: After cleansing, use a gentle toner that does not contain drying ingredients like alcohol. A good toner will close your pores, restore the skin’s pH balance and condition your skin for the next step, moisturising.
Moisturise: This is important all year round. Moisturisers not only prevent moisture loss from the skin by forming a barrier, they also protect against the harsh elements. If your skin loses moisture, it will become dry and cracked. Since the air is very dry during the winter, both indoors and out, you are twice as much at risk of dry skin. During winter, you should use a heavier moisturiser than you would during the warm months
On a regular basis, you should:
Exfoliate: Dermatologists and beauty therapists advise exfoliation at least once or even twice a week. Exfoliation is a process that removes the dead skin, dirt, and oils from your skin. But like most good things in life, a balance must be struck so everything must be done in moderation. Beauty experts recommend that oily or acne prone skin should be exfoliated more than twice a week while sensitive or dry skin can be exfoliated less frequently, perhaps once or twice a month. It also depends on the type of exfoliant or product used so choose a gentle exfoliating scrub which will not irritate the skin. If unsure about any product, test it on your inner elbow, where the skin is especially tender. If the scrub causes irritation, this may not be a good choice for you. We also recommend that before you choose your exfoliant, get advice from your favourite beauty therapist. And finally, make sure that you always moisturise your skin after exfoliation as it has just been stripped of its uppermost layer. It not only needs moisture but it also needs a protective barrier to the new skin that has just been uncovered.
And don’t forget… Give your skin a ‘booster’ with Facial serums. This is highly recommended for extra dry skin or skin that is mature. A facial serum has qualities which enable it to reach the deeper layers of your skin where a regular moisturiser will not penetrate. Just imagine the healing power of botanicals and its natural ‘life force’ in a small bottle. At NAT. all our Serums are 100% natural using only the best essential oils brimming over with nature’s beneficial properties. These products are renowned for slowing down the signs of ageing.
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